Event type
Experience
Event status
Passed
Dates
6 May - 8 May
Price
FREE
Celebrate the Coronation at London Zoo from Saturday 6 May – Monday 8 May 2023.
Join us at London Zoo as we celebrate the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom in honour of the Coronation this May.
From Saturday 6 – Monday 8 May, zookeepers and volunteers will join the nation in celebration of The King and Queen Consort’s historic Coronation, and you're invited to join us for a jam-packed weekend of royal activities.
What's on at London Zoo?
Discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, coming face-to-face with more than 14,000 animals; from the Queen honeybee in Tiny Giants to critically endangered Asiatic ‘lion king’ Bhanu in Land of the Lions.
Kids can also get stuck into crafty crown making and face-painting while grown-ups can take a guided tour exploring our historic zoo’s royal heritage.
Inspired by their day of wildlife, young conservationists will also be gifted a pouch of ecosystem-boosting wildflower seeds to take home, sow and watch bloom. In honour of The King - a life-long champion of wildlife and ZSL’s Vice Patron in his capacity as the Prince of Wales since 2014 - these tiny seeds will grow into new garden safehavens for millions of our country’s insects, birds and small mammals.
All additional Coronation activities are included with zoo entry and under 3s go for free.
Sign up for the Big Help Out
Looking for an extra unique day at the Zoo? Channel your community spirit by signing up for a Big Help Out volunteering taster session on Monday 8 May, with activities ranging from preparing enriching activities for the red river hogs to cleaning up after the pygmy hippos. It's the perfect opportunity to try something new and support ZSL’s mission to create a world where wildlife thrives. To join the Big Help Out, download the official app and search ‘London Zoo’ for opportunities.
London Zoo's connection with the Royal Family
The Royal Family have been part of our story since the start, when we were granted our Royal Charter by King George IV in 1829. Since then every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as our Royal Patron. Their support has made an enormous difference to our conservation work.
Monarchs past and present have supported and visited London Zoo, the world’s first scientific zoo, since it opened almost 200 years ago. We were a particular favourite of the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret during their childhood and - since joining ZSL’s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13 - The King has been a long-time supporter of ZSL, the international conservation charity behind London Zoo.
